Norway"We have to assume that this is related to the pandemic", says Kjerkol.
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Swedish leaders call for inquiry into social media’s impact on youth
Tech– We have decided to call the biggest players. Because our children put far too much of their lives in their hands, says Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis
ScienceThe risk of psychosis in adulthood was 117% higher in children who experienced loneliness in childhood.
More US children in psychiatric care during covid crisis
HealthThe period also saw an increase in the number of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, research shows.
Swedish girls more depressed than boys
Sweden37% of the girls often feel sad or depressed - compared to 13% of the boys.
Dutch ruling party: Kindergartens should be able to refuse unvaccinated children
EuropePrime Minister Mark Rutte's party has introduced legislation to allow kindergartens to refuse places to unvaccinated children.
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Record number of entries for Swedish birdhouse championship
Environment850 birdhouses were entered by schoolchildren in the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation's annual competition.
More Swedish children call Bris helpline – worried about school, self-harm, violence
SwedenMany of the conversations were about gang crime and how the children were worried about their own lives or the safety of their family members.
Why you should use a VPN service
TechStay safer online with a reliable VPN protection - avoid being monitored and reduce cyber threats.
Unhealthy air in half of Sweden’s pre-schools
HealthHalf of preschools are located in areas with harmful levels of air pollution, such as near major roads.
The war on children: Liberal elites’ child sexualization agenda exposed in documentary
Culture– All Americans need to open their eyes to the evils our kids face so we can take the steps needed to fix it, says senator Rand Paul.
Teachers warn of violence in Stockholm primary schools
Sweden– There are threats ranging from 'I'll kill you' and 'I'll shoot you' to direct acts of violence, says Simon Sandström, the union's security officer.
Swedish government considers introducing youth prisons
SwedenTogether with the Sweden Democrats, they want to overhaul the state child and youth care system and close down the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SiS).
Honor and relationship violence among young Swedes on the rise
SwedenOne in three 15-year-olds in Sweden has experienced some form of domestic violence, according to a new report.
Christmas drunkenness prompted many children to call the helpline
SwedenDuring the Christmas holidays, the Bris helpline for Swedish children received over 2600 calls, more than ever before.
Norwegian teens unwillingly exposed to violent Snapchat group
NorwayWere shown sexually explicit videos and videos of animals and children being abused.
Gender-neutral toy aisles now a legal requirement in California
World"The proposal will help children express themselves freely and without prejudice", proponents say.
Swedish children worried about war
SwedenFollowing the supreme commander's statements, more children than usual have called the children's rights organization BRIS to express their concerns.
Organizations want to ban junk food advertising to children
HealthThe marketing of unhealthy foods to children should be banned, say representatives of the Swedish Cancer Society and UNICEF Sweden.
Later school mornings may reduce risk of depression in children
HealthStarting school an hour later in the day would have several benefits for teenagers, according to a new study.
Threats and violence on the rise in Swedish schools
Sweden715 reports of physical violence at school so far in 2023.
Survey: Low physical fitness among young Finns
FinlandPhysical ability is lower among students in rural areas than in urban areas.
Cell phones to be banned in Swedish schools
SwedenAre to be dropped off at "telephone hotels" and returned at the end of the school day, according to a new agreement between the Tidö parties.
Fewer Swedish parents save for their children
EconomyInvestment savings accounts are the most popular choice for children's savings.
UN security council adopts resolution on “humanitarian pause” in Gaza
WorldA new UN resolution on efforts to help children in Gaza was adopted.
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